The movie “Joy” opens Friday in theaters. Here are five facts about the film, directed

The movie “Joy” opens Friday in theaters. Here are five facts about the film, directed by David O. Russell (courtesy of imdb.com):

v Real person: “Joy” is based on the a real person: Joy Mangano. An inventor and entrepreneur known for inventions such as the self-wringing Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers, Mangano appears regularly on shopping channel HSN. She holds more than 100 patents for her inventions.

v Collaboration: It’s the fourth collaboration between Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, who previously starred together in “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012), “American Hustle” (2013) and “Serena” (2014).

v What a year: Joy Mangano first developed the Miracle Mop in 1990, the same year actress Jennifer Lawrence was born.

v Nominations: Under Russell’s direction, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence have all been nominated for Academy Awards. Lawrence won for “Silver Linings Playbook.”

v Rating: It’s the first film produced by Annapurna Pictures to receive a PG-13 rating.

“I Love Lucy Christmas” (8 p.m., CBS): Enjoy colorized versions of two episodes featuring Christmas and Vitameatavegamin.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (8 p.m., NBC): He may be as cuddly as a cactus and as charming as an eel, but we still love the grouchy green fur ball in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” He and Max make another trip to Whoville tonight.

“How Murray Saved Christmas” (8:30 P.M., NBC): Maybe he tackled the Grinch.

TV listings, B6

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Hoyt seeks art for juried show

NEW CASTLE, PA.

The Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is accepting entries for its annual regional juried art competition, which will be March 15-May 6.

Entries will be accepted at hoytartcenter.org, by mail (124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, PA 16101) and by email (hoytexhibits@hoytartcenter.org) through Jan. 30. More than $1,000 in prizes will be awarded.

Artists must be at least 18 years of age and live within a 150-mile radius of New Castle. Entries must be original, completed within the past three years and not previously displayed at the Hoyt. The entry fee is $25 for up to two entries ($20 for members). Each additional entry is $5.

Additional guidelines may be found at hoytartcenter.org or by calling Patricia McLatchy, coordinator, at 724-652-2882, ext. 14.

Janice Driesbach, chief curator of the Akron Art Museum, will serve as juror. Prior to her appointment at Akron, Driesbach served as director of the Dayton Art Institute.

‘If/Then’ bus trip

YOUNGSTOWN

The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is offering a bus trip to Cleveland to see the musical “If/Then” on Feb. 14. Price is $85 ($75 for members) and includes ticket and transportation (dinner is on your own).

The bus will leave the JCC, 505 Gypsy Lane, at 11 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m.

For information, call Darlene Muller at 330-746-3250, ext. 106. To register, call 330-746-3250, ext. 195.